Articles On:medications

Drug Interactions with Foods and Drinks

Drug interactions with foods and drinks can interfere with the way the medication works, from ...

Couple Taking Medications With Meal Scott Griessel Dreamstime. For article, Drug interactions with foods and drinks can limit the effectiveness of a medication or cause dangerous health problems. Here's what to know.

February 22, 2022

What Blood Thinners Do

Dr. Howard LeWine of Harvard Medical School explains what blood thinners do and the difference ...

Someone handing a vial of pills to someone else. Caption: Not all clots are bad, but the trick with clot-preventing drugs is finding the right balance between helpful and harmful clotting. Dr. Howard LeWine of Harvard Medical School explains what blood thinners do and the difference in several common such medications/drugs. Credit: Premium Health Blood Thinner 20220216

February 4, 2022

What Is Pharmacogenomics?

Dr. Michael Schuh of Mayo Clinic explains pharmacogenomics and how pharmacogenomic testing can potentially improve ...

Doctor And Patient Photo By Mark Adams Dreamstime. For article, A look at pharmacogenomics (medication metabolism) and how it can potentially improve a person's health care, plus wider benefits of pharmacogenomic testing.

January 18, 2022

Safely Reduce Daily Pill Count

Three in five older adults take five medications per person. Besides possible benefits, taking a ...

A box filled with different medications. Don't try to simplify your regimen on your own. For article on how to reduce daily pill count and reduce health risks.